Suffolk, Smithfield To Get $74,000 In Grants

August 26, 2005

SUFFOLK — Suffolk, Smithfield and the Chuckatuck Volunteer Fire Department will get about $74,000 in federal money.

The Chuckatuck Fire Department received a $60,268 grant as part of a federal program that aids local fire departments. The money is to be used to improve firefighting operations and help enhance firefighter health and safety programs and emergency medical service programs.

Suffolk got $11,392 and Smithfield $2,625 as part of a different program, which helps cities and counties buy armored vests for police, correctional officers and prosecutors. *